aga man Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Hi all, just thought i would share with you the result of my latest winter gun project. I had the chance recently of a old falcon fn 19 for the sum of £140, the gun had issues with jamming up and not cocking properley. After doing a bit of research it was obvious the gun could be repaired and i took the chance on buying the gun. After stripping the gun down i found mashed up lead pellets in the hammer assembly and after a good clean up everthing was working again. The gun held air ok but as you might expect, being pre anti tamper had been played with and the power went anywhere from 14ftlb to 16ftlb Any way with a standard hammer spring now put in and some tuning over the chrombo the rifle now shoots smooth at 11.6ftlb. I replaced the plastic magazines with an alloy one which i picked up for £15, so total cost of the gun £155 I refinished the stock myself and i am pretty chuffed with the outcome I shot some groups today with pleasing results. before and after. Edited March 1, 2015 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Great find! The Falcons are excellent air rifles. I had a FN12 for many years, and it never let me down. Nice job on the stock, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Nice job on the stock looks like it just came out of the factory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 excellent job aga man, looks like you have spent your money and time wisely, the rifle looks and shoots superb mate well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Nice work. Well done indeed :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks fella's, i enjoyed doing the rifle up and i fell lucky, it was mechanically sound and the wood was very good order under that factory finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks fella's, i enjoyed doing the rifle up and i fell lucky, it was mechanically sound and the wood was very good order under that factory finish. it looks better than when it came from the factory, the stock looks brill as said well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm glad it's come good for you, great little rifles. Mine loves JSB exacts 4.52 so worth a try with them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm glad it's come good for you, great little rifles. Mine loves JSB exacts 4.52 so worth a try with them too. Thanks fella, and cheers for your advice and help along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 A billy bargain me thinks , very under rated rifles the falcons . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Nice job! I have the titan single shot in .177 and love it. Walnut stock and brass trigger guard and bands. Been meaning to try and find a multishot! Sounds like you landed on your feet with that! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Nice result sire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiebald Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Top job it looks great. I have one too and love it! You went about it the best way possible with your own work you have a lovely gun now at a bargain price. Sure it will keep you happy for years now. Wish you happy shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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